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The state of Kentucky boasts a rich Civil War heritage and is home to countless cultural institutions and sites that showcase the state's roots in bluegrass music, the classic Southern barbecue and thoroughbred horse racing championships. The Kentucky Department of Travel reports the state hosts over 700 festivals each year. From Louisville to Lexington, visitors can enjoy a number of fairs and festivals that celebrate local cultures and traditions, and experience the Kentuckian lifestyle.

Hillbilly Days

Hillbilly Days is a local fair that takes place in Pikeville, Kentucky each spring. The event includes hundreds of food and craft booths that celebrate Kentucky's hillbilly culture, and includes a parade, live music and entertainment for young children. The event has been held since 1977, and highlights include a quilt show, a Corn Hole Tournament, miniature golfing and a NASCAR simulator experience. The event is organized by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, the Pikeville-Pike County Tourism Commission and area businesses. Hillbilly Days P.O. Box 1497 Pikeville, KY 41502 606-432-5504 hillbillydays.com

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Greek Festival

The Greek Festival takes place in Lexington and features a traditional Greek dancing, games and activities for children, a silent auction, and exhibits that showcase the beauty of Greece with photographs and slideshows. Attendees can enjoy authentic Greek food made by local restaurants and pastry shops, including spanakopita, souvlaki, chocolate baklava and Greek wedding cookies called kourambiethes. In 2009, the three-day event was held at the Oleika Shrine Temple and organized by the Panagia Pantovasilissa Greek Orthodox Church. Greek Festival Panagia Pantovasilissa Greek Orthodox Church 920 Tates Creek Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 859-266-1921 lexingtongreekfestival.com

Kentucky Derby Festival

The Kentucky Derby Festival is a two-week long festival that showcases Kentucky's horse-racing culture and traditions, and features over 70 special events. It is a community festival that has earned the International Festivals & Events Association award for "Best Overall Festival" five times throughout its history. Event highlights include hot-air balloon rides, live bed racing, the Great Steamboat Race on the Ohio River, and the Pegasus Parade. Visitors can also enjoy wine-tasting events, purchase food from local and regional vendors, and attend live music concerts. Kentucky Derby Festival 1001 South Third St. Louisville, KY 40203 502-584-6383 kdf.org

Kentucky State Fair

The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day event that features animal and farm shows, thrill rides, food vendors, live music and interactive family events. Daily attractions include a timbersports competition, a dog show with high-flying dock-jumping dogs, horse shows and an agriculture expo. Visitors can also explore themed exhibits including Main Street Kentucky with exhibits about the cultural heritage of the Bluegrass State, and Pride of the Counties that tells the story of different counties around the commonwealth. The Kentucky State Fair takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Kentucky State Fair 937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 502-367-5002 kystatefair.org

Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival

The Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival is held in Morehead each fall and is a 20-day event that features bluegrass music concerts, hiking and horseback-riding opportunities, and a bluegrass jam for attendees. Attendees can set up a campsite in Poppy Mountain and enjoy a few days of live entertainment, socializing with other bluegrass fan, and participate in a raffle. Bands that have performed at the festival in previous years include The Nuthin Fancy Band, Ernie Thacker and Route 23, The Dismembered Tennessians and Trinity Mountain. Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival Poppy Mountain 715 US 60 East Morehead, KY 4031 606-784-2277 poppymountainbluegrass.com

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